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Gamo Hunter Extreme Combo review entered on 2008-07-27 00:59:16
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Things I liked:This Rifle is a Power House. Without a chronograph, I have no way of telling how fast the pellets are moving. What I can tell you is the while using the Beeman Kodiak Match Heavy pellets @ 10.6 gr., I could still hear it break the sound barrier. (Which is around 1150 ft/sec @ 90 deg F) The Hardwood finish is nice quality. Things
... Read MoreThings I liked:This Rifle is a Power House. Without a chronograph, I have no way of telling how fast the pellets are moving. What I can tell you is the while using the Beeman Kodiak Match Heavy pellets @ 10.6 gr., I could still hear it break the sound barrier. (Which is around 1150 ft/sec @ 90 deg F) The Hardwood finish is nice quality. Things I would have changed:A better quality trigger would improve the value and shooting experience. I would recommend a better quality scope if included or no scope at all. Would like to see the weight trimmed down to about 8 pounds. I would like to see a little more accuracy but this may be as good as it gets with a supersonic springer. What others should know:Even without improvements, this rifle is a good value for the money. I don't think I would classify this rifle as a plinker though. The Gamo add shows a 250 lb. hog being shot and killed with this rifle. This goes to show something I learned years ago - shot placement - shot placement - shot placement!
I have a Beeman pellet trap that it destroyed at 30 yards and it will almost pass the pellet clean through the metal on my Gamo cone pellet trap. Actually, at 30 yards it passed pellets completely through the 3/4 inch plywood backstop. This power is more than enough to bring down larger game with the right shot.
I tried some of the included Gamo PBA pellets and was impressed. I have read many conflicting stories about how inaccurate these pellets are. It has been my experience at 30 yards that the PBA's are just as accurate as any of the others I have tried. Be aware that when shooting this rifle - it is about as loud as a .22 long.
Below is some of my grouping at 30 yards with various pellets using a shooting table and a Caldwell rest. Shooting was done outside at 90 deg F. with 83% humidity and a 5-10 mph crosswind. The rifle was as purchased from pyramid with less than 100 rounds fired.
Gamo PBA 5.4 gr. - 1.125"
Diabolo Exact Heavy 10.2 gr. - 1.250"
Beeman Kodiak Match Heavy 10.6 gr. - 1.125"
Benjamin Discovery 10.5 gr. - 1.375"
Crosman Premier Ultramag 10.5 gr - 1.500
Others were tried but did not perform well.
Beeman R9 Goldfinger Air Rifle review entered on 2008-07-26 13:06:21
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Things I liked:Factory mounted scope (Bushnell) is dead on. Trigger is equal or better than my Accutrigger on my Savage HMR. The rifle is well balanced and the wood finish is excellent. I can easily hold a dime sized grouping at 20 yards and I would expect this to improve with age. It is very easy to cock and light enough in weight to carry
... Read MoreThings I liked:Factory mounted scope (Bushnell) is dead on. Trigger is equal or better than my Accutrigger on my Savage HMR. The rifle is well balanced and the wood finish is excellent. I can easily hold a dime sized grouping at 20 yards and I would expect this to improve with age. It is very easy to cock and light enough in weight to carry around without getting fatigued. Things I would have changed:A air venturi ram air gas spring would allow for more stealthy hunting. I would like to see speeds of 900 to 1000 ft/sec to allow for longer kill shots. What others should know:The saying "Out of the box Accuracy" must have originated with this rifle. The rifle claims to have been zeroed in at 10 yards at the factory by a gunsmith. My first 3 shots at 20 yards required a slight elevation change - that is it. Ever since sighting in I have been holding half-inch groupings at 20 yards. I do not doubt that with time, accuracy will improve. The rifle may be a bit pricey to some but believe me, you get more than your money's worth.
Best groupings with:
Gamo Hunter 15.3 gr
Diabolo Exact Jumbo Express 14.3 gr
Benjamin Domed 14.3 gr.
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